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I owned an Ashdown CTM 100 a few years back and I’m currently using the SVT CL above. The Ashdown wanted to distort earlier and didn’t go as low and deep as the Ampeg. The Ashdown had a brilliant distorted sound, proper Live At Leeds. It didn’t have loads of low end, but I was using it through an Ampeg SVT-HE 4x10 cab which isn’t known for its low end so YMMV. The Ampeg is deep and rich. Much less keen to distort, but it does have three times the power of the CTM 100, resulting in greater headroom. Voicing wise, I prefer the Ampeg, but if I was playing in a band where bass was front and centre, the Ashdown would clinch it. I really love the Ampeg for what I play, which is rock and soul based blues.
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Alex is a fantastic guitarist with a bright future ahead of him. Tasteful! Thanks for coming! It was a great gig. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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Beings I started this thread a few years ago, here’s my current set up! The Sampeg SVT CL into a Fender Neo 8x10. Overkill in every sense of the word. Tone and volume for days, though I usually keep it sensible. Usually… Sounds incredible. @Bassworks JPJ4 featuring in front - a wonderful bass, outstanding craftsmanship. Hot take, but an 8x10 is far, far easier to move around than a 4x10, even up stairs. Happy to arm wrestle anyone who thinks otherwise.
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Check your inbox StingrayCliff 👍🏻
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Get any offers in now before it goes off to the usual suspects to be sold. Cash is king, baby!
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Couple of enquiries but not gone yet.
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Trades amended and cash offers considered!
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Here is my MusicMan StingRay 5 HH for sale. I took this bass in a trade a year or so ago and it has been my go-to session bass. It's a 2013 model in a super deep Blue Pearl with the black pick guard and maple neck. Setup perfectly with Rotosound Stainless Steel 5s (not as bright as you imagine!) and comes with the MusicMan Hardcase as well. Condition is a solid 8.5-9/10 - only a few swirl marks around the volume knob and under the G string on the pick guard. A genuine contender for most versatile / best function bass ever created (looking at you, G&L L2000!), this has the 5 way coil selector switch which offers a fantastic plethora of sounds. This thing shines in the studio - so many options from fat and vintage to out-and-out scooped StingRay. The quality is amazing and I think the QC on MusicMan Basses is yet to be surpassed by another decently sized manufacturer. Sounds incredible, feels incredible, and frankly, is incredible. I've loved gigging this bass and my reasons for sale are extremely petty. Firstly, as I've grown up with single pickup StingRays, my sound and technique is better suited to a single pickup StingRay. Secondly, it clashes with the green kit of the wedding band I play in (blue and green should never be seen etc...). Like I said, petty. On the other hand, if you have a black or white single humbucker StingRay 5 Special (the newer 18 volt one), I'd be happy to do a deal. Based just North of Cardiff, South Wales. Most welcome to try it here or willing to meet. Not willing to post or ship - if you want to arrange shipping, I'm happy to work with you. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Sam
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£2950 - Will consider lower value trades plus cash. Very reluctantly, my Status Stealth 4 string is up for sale. All graphite body and neck - this really is peak Status. If you catch it in the light, you can see the amber woven in and it looks incredible. Born in the mid-late 90s, it's in excellent condition and has been a case queen for most of its life. I've gigged it once and it was fantastic - everything I ever wanted it to be. Of course it can do the whole slap thing, but it's much more than that; much deeper and more soulful, and so consistent. I don't think it's ever needed tuning in my ownership and the neck profile is something special. There are some small surface scratches on the body but honestly it looks 2 years old, not 25 or so. It's still got the plastic wrapping on the back of the rear compartment! 2 band EQ, Hyperactive pickups, 18v preamp and set up to perfection. Comes with the branded Status case, the original case candy (including Allen keys) and even the original registration documentation for the warranty. It also comes with a thick, chunky genuine Status strap which supports it beautifully and was almost harder to find than the bass itself. Bought from BassBros and apparently was owned at one time by VMan from Slipknot, though I can't prove this and to be honest, I think most Status' have slipped through his ownership at some point! When in BassBros, I tried a couple of Alembics and a Wal on the same day, and this played 10x better. It felt like it had come from the future. In terms of trades, I'd love MusicMan Stingray 5 (single humbucker) plus cash my way. Try me for other trades - a cheaper bass plus cash could be considered. Cash offers considered as well. The proceeds from this are going towards a house deposit. In a few years, I'll hopefully buy another proper all graphite Status, but with the way prices are skyrocketing, who knows how much they'll cost by then. Based just North of Cardiff, South Wales. Not looking to ship unless it's arranged by the buyer - same goes for overseas shipping. Happy to work with you on that. Happy to meet up or welcome to try it here. Any questions, please don't hesitate. Sam
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Rickenbacker 4003 Limited edition 2023. £3000 - *WITHDRAWN*
SamPlaysBass replied to geofio's topic in Basses For Sale
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Absolutely drooling over this. I've looked at the Epifani's and the Nexus heads at some point over the last 18 months and nearly pulled the trigger. Seriously good rig!
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Yes. This is the only logical explanation. A modular 8x10 for under £400 🤯 😉
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Epifani stuff comes up every now and then and for relatively little money. Super high quality and great sounding, even after a few years. Time to cash in on the bargains. Haha, I think it's quite funny that new-school cabs are lighter than old school heads and by quite a margin. My Ampeg SVT CL weighs about the same as my Fender Neo 8x10 and that's massive!
